1561.12
Registration and qualifications of applicants.

An applicant for any
examination or certificate under this section shall, before being examined,
register the applicant's name with the chief of the division of mineral
resources management and file with the chief an affidavit as to all matters of
fact establishing the applicant's right to receive the examination, a
certificate of good character and temperate habits signed by at least three
reputable citizens of the community in which the applicant resides, and a
certificate from a reputable and disinterested physician as to the physical
condition of the applicant showing that the applicant is physically
capable of performing the duties of the office or position.

Each applicant for
examination for any of the following positions shall present evidence
satisfactory to the chief that the applicant has been a resident and citizen of
this state for two years next preceding the date of application:

(A)
An applicant for the position of deputy mine
inspector of underground mines shall have had actual practical experience of
not less than six years, at least two of which shall have been in the
underground workings of mines in this state. In the case of an applicant who
would inspect underground coal mines, the two years shall consist of actual
practical experience in underground coal mines. In the case of an applicant who
would inspect noncoal mines, the two years shall consist of actual practical
experience in noncoal mines. In lieu of two years of the actual practical
experience required, the chief may accept as the equivalent thereof a
certificate evidencing graduation from an accredited school of mines or mining,
after a four-year course of study, but such credit shall not apply as to the
two years' actual practical experience required in the mines in this state.

The applicant shall
pass an examination as to the applicant's practical and technological knowledge
of mine surveying, mining machinery, and appliances; the proper development and
operation of mines; the best methods of working and ventilating mines; the
nature, properties, and powers of noxious, poisonous, and explosive gases,
particularly methane; the best means and methods of detecting, preventing, and
removing the accumulation of such gases; the use and operation of gas detecting
devices and appliances; first aid to the injured; and the uses and dangers of
electricity as applied and used in, at, and around mines.
The
applicant shall also hold a certificate for foreperson of gaseous mines issued
by the chief.

(B)
An applicant for the position of deputy mine
inspector of surface mines shall have had actual practical mining experience of
not less than six years, at least two of which shall have been in surface mines
in this state. In lieu of two years of the actual practical experience
required, the chief may accept as the equivalent thereof a certificate
evidencing graduation from an accredited school of mines or mining, after a
four-year course of study, but that credit shall not apply as to the two years'
actual practical experience required in the mines in this state. The applicant
shall pass an examination as to the applicant's practical and technological
knowledge of surface mine surveying, machinery, and appliances; the proper
development and operations of surface mines; first aid to the injured; and the
use and dangers of explosives and electricity as applied and used in, at, and
around surface mines. The applicant shall also hold a surface mine foreperson
certificate issued by the chief.

(C)
An applicant for the position of electrical
inspector shall have had at least five years' practical experience in the
installation and maintenance of electrical circuits and equipment in mines, and
the applicant shall be thoroughly familiar with the principles underlying the
safety features of permissible and approved equipment as authorized and used in
mines.

The applicant shall
be required to pass the examination required for deputy mine inspectors and an
examination testing and determining the applicant's qualification and ability
to competently inspect and administer the mining law that relates to
electricity used in and around mines and mining in this state.

(D)
An applicant for the position of superintendent or
assistant superintendent of rescue stations shall possess the same
qualifications as those required for a deputy mine inspector. In addition, the
applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the chief that the applicant
is sufficiently qualified and trained to organize, supervise, and conduct group
training classes in first aid, safety, and rescue work.

The applicant shall
pass the examination required for deputy mine inspectors and shall be tested as
to the applicant's practical and technological experience and training in first
aid, safety, and mine rescue work.

(E)
An applicant for the position of mine chemist
shall have such educational training as is represented by the degree MS in
chemistry from a university of recognized standing, and at least five years of
actual practical experience in research work in chemistry or as an assistant
chemist. The chief may provide that an equivalent combination of education and
experience together with a wide knowledge of the methods of and skill in
chemical analysis and research may be accepted in lieu of the above
qualifications. It is preferred that the chemist
shall have had actual experience in mineralogy and metallurgy.